Joel Embiid's injury could have consequences for the Orlando Magic

In a development that could have a dramatic impact on the Orlando Magic, the presumptive top overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft, Kansas center Joel Embiid, has suffered a stress fracture to the navicular bone in his right foot.

The injury creates the possibility that the teams with the top three picks — the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers — will pass on Embiid, making him available when the Magic select fourth overall.

A scenario in which Embiid tumbles out of the top three would create an enormous opportunity and significant risk for the Magic.